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J-6 Farmer vs MiG-23 Flogger

J-6 Farmer vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,500 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 17,800 kg, built 4,500 vs 5,047 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
J-6 Farmer MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 30 September 1959 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 4500 units 5047 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.0 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 14.6 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 960 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.